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Eddystone Lighthouse

c. 1770/1782

John Clerk, of Eldin

Associated Names

John Clerk, of Eldin

Artist, Scottish, 1728 - 1812

The image shows a seascape with turbulent waves crashing towards a lighthouse standing amidst the stormy sea. Two sailing ships are seen on either side of the lighthouse. The etching technique creates a textured appearance with dynamic movement depicted in the waves and sky. The color palette is monochromatic in varying shades of gray, intensifying the dramatic atmosphere. The lighthouse is the focal point against a lighter background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching and drypoint on laid paper
Credit Line

Gift of Thomas Vogler in memory of his brother Donald J. Vogler
Dimensions

plate: 6 × 9.1 cm (2 3/8 × 3 9/16 in.)
sheet: 6.7 × 10.4 cm (2 5/8 × 4 1/8 in.) (irregular)
Accession Number

2017.53.23
Catalogue Raisonné

Bertram 2012, no. B89, State ii/ii

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Donald Vogler, Portland, OR; gift to NGA, 2017.

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Bibliography

1925

Lumsden, E.S. "The etchings of John Clerk of Eldin." Print Collector's Quarterly 12 (1925): 66, ii/ii

2012

Bertram, Geoffrey. The Etchings of John Clerk of Eldin. Taunton, 2012: no. 89, ii/ii

Inscriptions

upper left in plate: Eddy Stone: upper right in plate? JC (in monogram) No 72

Wikidata ID

Q77259225

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